Anambra airport receives maiden flights, Air Peace Boeing airplanes

History was made on Friday, April 30, 2021 when the first flights at the just constructed Anambra International Cargo Airport, Umueri, landed.

Two aircraft; Boeing 737 mark N5,-BUJ, and Embraer 145 both owned by Air Peace Airline landed by 2.26 pm and 2.46 pm respectively.

The airport was constructed by the Anambra State Government.

The state governor, Willie Obiano, at the airport, said the state did not borrow any money to construct the project.

He said that the project began in December 2020, and the landing and other facilities were achieved within 15 months.

“We began this project in January 2020 when COVID-19 was adversely affecting economies of every state, nation, and the world over.

“We were able to start and by the grace of God we are here to witness this historic event,” he said.

Obiano who listed facilities already completed said the airport had the best and longest runway, control tower and lightning system in Africa.

Chief Executive Officer, Air Peace Airline, Mr Allen Onyema, said he was overwhelmed at the standard of the project.

“This Anambra airport is about the best in Africa in terms of the facilities we have here,” he said.

Chief Neville Uchendu, a contractor handling some construction work in the state, said the quality of work done at the airport would stand the test of time.